Dakota Hospital Foundation

Since its beginning in 1930, Dakota Hospital Foundation has fulfilled a mission of improving the health of the individuals and communities in our area. The health care 'pioneers' who established Dakota Hospital Foundation (DHF) also nurtured a tradition of community health service leadership represented by today's Foundation members.

Over the last 80 years, Vermillion's hospital has grown into a comprehensive community medical center providing care for the whole family. Together with Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, DHF continues to be dedicated to community health and wellness.

Scholarships for local and area students pursuing a career in healthcare

Tuition assistance in the Health Science track at Vermillion High School

3-year grant & strategic planning partner with the Main Street Center

Therapeutic equipment for use in hospital, care center and therapy departments

Community Placed Automatic External Defibulators (AED's)

Digital Mammography

An Evening for Women

Healing Garden

Vermillion Public Schools Wellness Program & Sanford FIT education

Dakota Hospital Foundation and Sanford Vermillion Medical Center
Dakota Hospital Foundation is a 501-C3 charitable tax exempt corporation governed by a Board of Directors made up of community volunteers and Chief of the Medical Staff of Sanford Hospital Vermillion.

Dakota Hospital Foundation owns the hospital, care center, clinic and senior living apartments, as well as former hospital and clinic facilities and the grounds making up Sanford Vermillion Medical Center.

The service area for Sanford Vermillion Medical Center includes Clay and Union Counties in South Dakota and Northwest Iowa and Northeast Nebraska communities.